Description: 1983 Holy door tile from Pope John Paul II, a spiritual treasure and an authentic relic from one of the greatest Popes in history. There were two highlights of the Pontificate of the Blessed Pope John Paul II, which were the Holy Years - Extraordinary Holy Year of Redemption 1983 and the Great Jubilee of 2000. Each time, millions of pilgrims came to St. Peter's Cathedral to participate in the celebrations and to meet the Pope. As a symbol for the Holy Year the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica is opened only on this occasion - as a symbol of God's mercy. Pilgrims who enter the Cathedral through this Holy Door, under the usual conditions, receive the special Holy Year indulgence. Usually, the Holy Door is bricked up on the inside. In the 700 year old ritual of the opening of a Holy Year, the Pope himself strikes the brick wall with a silver hammer and opens it to the pilgrims. At the closing ceremony, it will be closed by the Pope himself. The Holy Door represents Jesus, the Good Shepherd and the gate of the sheep pen: "I am the gate. Whoever enters through me, will be safe. He will go in and out, and find pasture." (John 10:9). The bricks from the Holy Door are considers relics and are given out only to special dignitaries. It is considered a special blessing to own one. This is an authentic brick from the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, closed at the end of the Holy Year 1975 by Pope Paul VI, opened by Pope John Paul II on March, 1983. All Holy Door bricks are numbered - this brick is No. 1017. The brick measures approximately 11 - 1/4 inches x 5 - 1/2 inches x 1 - 3/8 inches. It comes with the original certificate of authenticity, signed by Archbishop Linus (Lino) Zanini. It appears Linus' name may have been spelled differently depending on location or language translation. There are signs of wear and discoloration throughout as it was removed from the actual building to be distributed to people. This item comes with the original authentic numbered box and paperwork. The brick is numbered 1017. The paperwork is signed by Archbishop Linus Zanini. The item also comes with a cut-out of a 1984 newspaper talking about the stone. The following is printed on the top of the outer box: Rev. Da Fabbrica Di S. Pietro Vaticano. This item will require signature for delivery. The item will be double boxed for shipment. Condition Issues:There is scratching/scuffing throughout the itemThere is discoloration/wear throughoutThe original box has major staining/damage throughout (as shown in the photos)The paperwork has creasing/wear throughoutThere is cement throughout the brickThe brick has minor damage/wear throughout due to removalPlease use the photos of the item to determine the type, condition, and value. If you have any questions please message me before purchasing. Thank you!
Price: 2796.5 USD
Location: Goshen, Indiana
End Time: 2024-12-12T22:45:06.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Religion: Christianity
